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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Wise words of inspiration

“We
write for the same reason that we walk, talk, climb mountains or swim the
oceans - because we can. We have some impulse within us that makes us want to
explain ourselves to other human beings. That's why we paint, that's why we
dare to love someone - because we have the impulse to explain who we are.” – Maya
Angelou

It was my privilege to meet, talk with
and learn from the great Maya Angelou.Today, as I’m traveling and speaking on behalf of my own writing, I was
reminded of her wonderful quote – an inspiration to all who seek the writing
life.

Maya Angelou

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About Me

In addition to years of writing of news, sports, and feature stories, both as a journalist and in public relations, I've authored seven books (and counting :), a one-act play, and three songs. I also contributed to two published anthologies.

My newest book, the historical novel And The Wind Whispered, has earned top reviews around the nation and a Silver Award in the Historical Fiction category at the 2016 Colorado Book Awards. Check it out on Amazon or Goodreads. It also is available ion both print and e-book formats through all major book outlets.

I enjoy public speaking on the topics of “Telling
an Effective Story,” “Effective Communication,” and “Storytelling – From
Journalism to Creative Writing" and have been an invited speaker at recent Historical Novel Society and Historical Writers of America national conferences. You can access an interview with me on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3qNiwWshAM

I retired from Augsburg College (and my wife from St. Olaf College) in 2013 when we moved to Colorado, where I've been working on my books, writing for Broadlands Living magazine, and doing freelance marketing and p.r.